Various Artists: An England Story—From Dancehall to Grime: 25 Years of the MC in the UK 1983-2008

An essential slab of hip-hop history Yes, it’s too long—and it’s not exactly packed with artists you know, even if you get down with Dizzee Rascal. But this two-disc compilation nonetheless serves a valuable purpose, reinforcing connections between British hip-hop and the Caribbean diaspora.

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